At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals that bring joy and comfort to our residents.
- Company: Yarnley House Care Home, a family-owned care provider with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 per hour, enjoy 5.6 weeks annual leave, and receive paid DBS and uniform.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and grow your career in a rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in a professional kitchen and a positive, reliable attitude.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Catering and Hospitality - Yarnley House Care Home
Contract: Bank
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 0
Our brand-new, luxury service is set in the small village of Crow, which is very close to Ringwood. We provide quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 72 residents.
Chef Contract: £14.50 per hour
Contracted to 0 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.
Role Overview
As a Chef, you will deliver high quality, nutritious and enjoyable meals that are a key part of daily life. This is a role where your cooking has real impact, bringing comfort, routine and enjoyment while supporting overall wellbeing. You will take ownership of food preparation and service, ensuring meals are tailored to individual dietary needs, preferences and nutritional requirements. Maintaining high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety, you will consistently deliver meals that residents look forward to each day. Working as part of a supportive team, you will contribute to menu planning, kitchen organisation and smooth day to day service. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in producing high quality food in a rewarding environment.
What We Are Looking For
- City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A positive and reliable approach
About us
Yarnley House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Chef in Hightown employer: Yarnley House Care Home
Yarnley House Care Home is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to training and development, we foster a warm and supportive work culture where every team member can thrive. Located in the picturesque town of Ringwood, our care home offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
